Skin-On Split Black Gram for Textured Dals and Everyday Meals

TRS Urad Dal Split - 500g, labelled Urid Dal Chilka on the pack, is dried black gram split into halves with the dark outer skin retained. Its pale interiors and dark skins distinguish it from white washed urad dal and whole black urad beans. This 500g pack is an ingredient for cooking from scratch, suited to urad dal tadka, mixed dals and gently simmered vegetable-and-pulse dishes.

Why Choose TRS Urad Dal Split?

Split urad chilka brings an earthy flavour and a substantial texture to cooked dal. The grains soften as they simmer, while the retained skins give the finished dish more texture than skinless white urad. Leave the cooked grains lightly textured or mash some of them to thicken the surrounding sauce. Its mild base works with cumin, garlic, ginger and chilli, making it easy to vary the tempering and serve the dal with rice or chapati.

Sort through the dal and rinse thoroughly before preparation. Follow the current pack instructions or your recipe for soaking, then drain and cook in fresh water until fully tender. Use sufficient liquid during simmering, stir occasionally as the dal thickens and top up with hot water when needed. Adjust the consistency before adding your finishing tempering. This skin-on split variety is different from the skinless urad specified in many white idli and dosa batters, so choose the format your recipe requires.

Serving Suggestions

• Prepare urad dal tadka with tomato, turmeric and a finishing tempering of cumin, garlic and chilli.
• Combine with chana dal for a textured mixed dal, cooking until both pulses are tender.
• Simmer with ginger and warming spices for a thick dal to serve with chapati.
• Make a looser, gently mashed dal to spoon over steamed basmati rice.
• Combine cooked split urad with spinach or tomatoes in a vegetable-and-lentil stew.

Product Details

Brand: TRS | Weight: 500g | Type: Dried split black gram with skin (urad dal split / urid dal chilka; skin-on, not whole)

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly sealed after opening.

Allergens: Refer to the current pack for the ingredient list and allergen advice.

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